Synopsys Inc · 3 days ago
Sr. Application Engineer- Structures (Semiconductor/Electronics)
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSynopsys Inc is a leader in chip design and verification technology. The role involves leading technical activities in structural mechanics, collaborating with customers to deliver innovative simulation solutions, and enhancing product performance through expert guidance.
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Responsibilities
Lead all technical activities throughout the sales lifecycle, including technical discovery, negotiation of success criteria, product presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations
Act as a hands-on expert in structural mechanics, working directly with customers to understand and address their product development and simulation requirements
Utilize Ansys solutions and best practices to recommend improvements that enhance customers’ performance metrics and product designs
Support the development and integration of advanced simulation solutions into customer workflows, becoming a recognized subject matter expert in your field
Collaborate closely with Product Development teams to translate customer feedback into new product features, and participate in testing and validation of new releases
Create and deliver professional services, including training classes, workshops, and technical consulting to elevate customer productivity
Develop promotional materials and support marketing events, presenting at conferences to showcase Ansys capabilities and success stories
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering (required); advanced degrees preferred
Minimum 5 years (BS), 3 years (MS), or entry-level (PhD) experience in engineering software environments; 8+ years preferred
Proven expertise in FEA modeling of hi-tech/electronic packaging using Ansys Mechanical, LSDyna, or similar CAE tools
Strong fundamentals in structural and continuum mechanics
Demonstrated experience with commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, or PLM software packages
Basic understanding of AI/ML algorithms and their application in engineering projects
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or C++
Ability to travel up to 25-50% domestically as required
Preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
8+ years preferred
Benefits
Health, wellness, and financial benefits
Company
Synopsys Inc
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
NVIDIAGreen Pine Capital Partners
2025-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $2B
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Leadership Team
Aart Geus
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Chi-Foon Chan
President and co-Chief Executive Officer
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